Specialist Doctor in CHAMS

NHS National Services Scotland; Dunoon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry for a permanent position in Dunoon. The role involves enhancing mental health services through collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team, addressing neuro-developmental conditions and mental health presentations. The area offers a supportive environment for professional development and excellent quality of life.

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner with specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience providing clinical services in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical service delivery within CAMHS.
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of neuro-developmental conditions.

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Psychiatry

Job description

NHS HIGHLAND/A&B HSCP

Helensburgh/Dunoon

Specialist Doctor in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

5 PA’s per week

Permanent

We are seeking to appoint a Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to help us deliver our ambitious service development plans. The successful applicant will primarily contribute to clinical service delivery within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) providing medical services to support our multi-disciplinary team offering assessment, diagnosis and treatment of neuro-developmental conditions and mental health presentation. The post holder will also support the wider psychiatry team in other areas of service delivery where capacity allows across Argyll and Bute.

This post will be based at Lomond House Helensbrgh/Cowal Hospital Dunoon. You will be joining the service at an exciting time in our development plans. We are currently reviewing the CAMHs model across Argyll and Bute and will be creative and targeted in delivery with a strong emphasis on partnerships.There is currently no out of hour’s commitment. Active engagement in local CPD will be expected.

The service is committed to developing a culture of excellence, a firm commitment to staff training and a supportive and innovative management culture.

The area of Argyll and Bute offers an exceptional quality of life with access to a wide range of cultural, leisure and outdoor sports pursuits.

Job reference: MS14 212305

Closing date: 10/08/2025

NHS Scotland/A&B HSCP is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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